Fitness

Discover your path to fitness with NYC Parks! From invigorating dance classes to strength-building routines and tranquil yoga sessions, our diverse fitness programs cater to every enthusiast. Join us and embark on a journey to a healthier, happier you, right in the heart of the city.
Fitness Events
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Monday, August 24, 2026
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Gentle Yoga
at Queens Public Library - Bayside, Queens
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A therapeutic yet powerful series of balancing, stretching, easy back bending, twisting, and mild inverted postures, concluding with a guided relaxation
Free!
Chair Yoga
at NYPL - Eastchester Library, Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This uplifting seated flow is designed to get you moving and feeling energized—without stressing your joints.
Free!
Cardio Dance
at NYPL - Hamilton Grange Library, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
If cardio is cardi-NO for you, give this Cardio Dance class a try!
Free!
Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:50 p.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens 
6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Chair Yoga
at Bartow Community Center - Room 31, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This engaging chair yoga session blends gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and light strengthening exercises to leave you feeling relaxed yet revitalized.
Free!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Total Body Fitness
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Cardio Sculpt
at Queensbridge Park House (in Queensbridge Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Soca Sweat Dance Fitness
at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Bedford-Stuyvesant Center, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This Dance Fitness class will not only provide you with a full body workout- but with fun as well!
Free!
Zumba under the Stars w/Lisa G aka RockaZumbaway
at Beach 17 O'Donohue Park (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join Lisa G Zumba instructor for the Popular form of exercise and dance which combines Latin and African dance steps.
Free!
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Total Body Fitness
at Spin/ Stretching Room (in Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Total Body Fitness
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Total Body Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - Park Slope, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Cardio Sculpt
at Queensbridge Park House (in Queensbridge Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Public Library - East Elmhurst, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Public Library - Broadway, Queens 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Full Body Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This circuit training class combines both resistance and bodyweight exercises to provide you with a dynamic full body workout
Free!
Zumba under the Stars W/Lisa G Rockazumbaway
at Beach 17th Street and Seagirt Boulevard (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens 
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Join Lisa G Zumba instructor for a popular form of exercise and dance which combines Latin and African dance steps.
Free!
Friday, August 28, 2026
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Dance Fitness
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
5:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Free!
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Zumba
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Beginner Yoga
at Sobelsohn Basketball Court (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Connect with yourself in Beginner Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Free!
Dance Fitness- Upbeat Pop!
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
A 45-minute dance fitness class to your favorite upbeat pop songs!
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Monday, August 31, 2026
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout
Free!
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens 
6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Chair Yoga
at Bartow Community Center - Room 31, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This engaging chair yoga session blends gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and light strengthening exercises to leave you feeling relaxed yet revitalized.
Free!
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Cardio Sculpt
at Queensbridge Park House (in Queensbridge Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Sunday, September 6, 2026
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
46th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair
at New York City, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us & GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with workshops, live entertainment, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!
Free!
Sunday, October 4, 2026
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Harvest Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demos, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners.
Free!
Sunday, October 11, 2026
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!

